Ulta Beauty, Inc.
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (ULTA) Stock News
The latest ULTA headlines and market coverage — 5 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
- Zacks Investment Research·
WOOF or ULTA: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
In a comparison of two retail stocks, Petco Health & Wellness (WOOF) emerges as the superior value investment option compared to Ulta Beauty (ULTA). WOOF holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) with a Value grade of A, featuring a forward P/E of 11.25 and P/B ratio of 0.72. ULTA, ranked #3 (Hold) with a Value grade of C, has a forward P/E of 19.50 and P/B ratio of 9.12, indicating less attractive valuation metrics.
- GlobeNewswire Inc.·
VIEL ET COMPAGNIE : CROISSANCE DES RESULTATS AU 1er SEMESTRE 2026 : Chiffre d’affaires consolidé en hausse de 6,5%, Résultat d’exploitation en progression de 7,2%, Résultat net en hausse de 11,6%
VIEL & Cie reported solid first-half 2026 results with consolidated revenue up 6.5% to €696.0 million (11.5% at constant exchange rates). Operating profit grew 7.2% to €133.8 million and net profit rose 11.6% to €106.8 million. Compagnie Financière Tradition drove growth with 10.4% revenue increase, while Bourse Direct achieved 23.0% operating profit growth. The group maintains a strong balance sheet with €788.8 million in consolidated equity.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Ulta (ULTA) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
Ulta Beauty reported $3.04 billion in revenue for Q2 2026, up 8.9% year-over-year and exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.97 billion by 2.1%. EPS came in at $6.55 versus $6.21 expected, representing a 5.48% surprise. Comparable sales grew 3.8% versus the 2% estimate, with strong performance in haircare (+20%) and fragrance (+13%) categories. The company opened 14 new stores during the quarter. Ulta's stock has gained 6.9% over the past month and currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Ulta Beauty reported Q2 2026 earnings of $6.55 per share, beating consensus estimates of $6.21, with revenues of $3.04 billion exceeding expectations by 2.10%. However, the stock has declined 10.2% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's 12.1% gain. The company received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. Five Below is expected to report earnings on September 2 with projected EPS of $1.32, representing 63% year-over-year growth.
- GlobeNewswire Inc.·
CREDIT AGRICOLE NORD DE FRANCE : RESULTATS FINANCIERS AU 30 JUIN 2026
Crédit Agricole Nord de France announced robust first-half 2026 financial results with consolidated net income rising 61.3% to €194.4M, driven by strong commercial activity, improved credit margins, and favorable market conditions. The regional bank grew its customer base by 33,210 clients, increased credit production by 21.7%, and expanded savings by 4.3% to €41.1B. Operating expenses remained controlled with only 1.2% growth despite inflationary pressures.